Thermalito

Oroville, California

Capacity: 115 MW
Status: Operating
Fuel: Hydroelectric
Technology: Conventional Hydroelectric
Operator: California Dept. of Water Resources
City: Oroville
County: Butte County
State: California
Operational date: February 1968
Balancing authority: CISO

Thermalito is a 115 MW hydroelectric power plant in Oroville, California. Operated by California Dept. of Water Resources, it has been operating since 1968. The facility is located in Butte County, within the CISO balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)